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Edward Soriano, MD, DU1OZ, KB3CNO wrote:
>
> Hello!( Especially to Old Hams )
>
> In 1990 the USAF after almost a century of stay was forced to abandon
> Clark Air Force Base (the largest US Military base in South East Asia)
> and other small communication facilities in Pampangga, Philippines due
> to the massive destruction brought by the erruption of Mount Pinatubo.
> Lots of surplus items were auctioned including US Towers, antennas,
> cables, test equipments, etc. Many Filipino hams benefited especially
> those from DU3.
>
> A year after 5 sets of 100 footer light tiltable, guyed Trylon tower
> were sold to hams in DU1 for $250 each complete with all hardwares.
> According to the man who dismantled it inside the base, the towers were
> there since time in memorial. The old man said he used to see it there
> ever since he was small(early 60s) holding long wire antennas.
>
> Here is the description. The 100 foot tower consist of ten segments. No
> rust. Very light. I can lift one segment with one finger. It has a very
> light tiltable base. I scraped the paint to be able to read the embossed
> letters on it. It says WIND TURBINE Company, " followed by 4 numbers below
> it. All hardwares like turn buckles, clips, timbles were made by CROSBY.
I wonder if these two companies still
exist?
> If the old man was telling the truth, this tower must be really that
> strong to last for atleast 3 decades. One such tower is with me. Still
> no rust. I wonder how long will it last. Will metal fatigue eventually
> destroy it. Oh!! How I hope towers nowadays are made like before.
>
> 73s de Ed
>
> Edward Soriano, M.D., DU1OZ, KB3CNO
> Cavite City, Philippines
> " The City Surrounded by Three Bays "
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To Dave, K4JRB and to those hams who ask me to forward to them the
answer I might get:
Above is the query I posted last May 24 in this reflector. The CROSBY
question was answered. But did not receive any answers regarding the
tower. Dave's recent post regarding tower history did answer the
remaining question.
Looks like the surplus tower I got was really old. Wow! Indeed this must
really be a mighthy tower to last for decades. I wonder what is the
exact age of this tower.
Did I get it right Dave, Wind Turbine Company is still in business?
Thanks Dave. I had been looking for the answer for years.
Sorry cannot remember those people who ask me to forward to them the
answer I may get regarding the tower.
73s de Ed
Edward Soriano, M.D., DU1OZ, KB3CNO
Cavite City, Philippines
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Date: Sun, 24 May 1998 15:45:19 +0800
From: "Edward Soriano, MD, DU1OZ, KB3CNO" <du1oz@writeme.com>
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Hello!( Especially to Old Hams )
In 1990 the USAF after almost a decade of stay was forced to abandon
Clark Air Force Base (the largest US Military base in South East Asia)
and other small communication facilities in Pampangga, Philippines due
to the massive destruction brought by the erruption of Mount Pinatubo.
Lots of surplus items were auctioned including US Towers, antennas,
cables, test equipments, etc. Many Filipino hams benefited especially
those from DU3.
A year after 5 sets of 100 footer light tiltable, guyed Trilon tower
were sold to hams in DU1 for $250 each complete with all hardwares.
According to the man who dismantled it inside the base, the towers were
there since time in memorial. The old man said he used to see it there
ever since he was small(early 60s) holding long wire antennas.
Here is the description. The 100 foot tower consist of ten segments. No
rust. Very light. I can lift one segment with one finger. It has a very
light tiltable base. I scraped the paint to be able to read the embossed
letters on it. It says "TURBINE Company, NY" followed by 4 numbers below
it. All hardwares like turn buckles, clips, timbles were made by CROSBY.
NY stands for New York, I guess. I wonder if these two companies still
exist?
If the old man was telling the truth, this tower must be really that
strong to last for atleast 3 decades. One such tower is with me. Still
no rust. I wonder how long will it last. Will metal fatigue eventually
destroy it. Oh!! How I hope towers nowadays are made like before.
73s de Ed
Edward Soriano, M.D., DU1OZ, KB3CNO
Cavite City, Philippines
" The City Surrounded by Three Bays "
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